Integrated Systems Europe is the largest professional AV and systems integration trade show in Europe, with manufacturers, distributors, integrators, specifiers and technology managers from more than 100 countries around the globe. This year the event is once again held in Amsterdam at the RAI convention centre from 31st January until 2nd February 2012. At ISE 2012 Philips Public Signage and Advantech Europe will be launching their Open Pluggable Specification (OPS) digital signage products with a special price promotion. Both Philips Public Signage and Advantech are leading companies in releasing OPS digital signage hardware, and the cooperation with Philips Public Signage will present the most ideal solution for all public signage needs.
“OPS offers a lot of exciting possibilities for creating a tailor-made digital signage solution,” explains Wilfred de Man, Sales and Marketing Director for Philips Public Signage Displays. “By bundling our brand new E-series displays with the OPS module of Advantech, we are offering the end user a unique opportunity to buy a fully integrated digital signage solution.”
New Philips E-Series Digital Signage Displays Launched
MMD, the exclusive marketer and reseller for Philips-branded LCD monitors and public signage displays worldwide released the 42” BDL4245E, 46” BDL4645E and both 55” models – BDL5545E and BDL5545ET – come equipped with an OPS slot which allow for the simple integration of an Open Pluggable Specification module, an industry standard interface being adopted within the digital signage market for the combination of a PC module and display.
The displays also feature additional user interactions such as integrated optical IR multi-touch screen (BDL5545ET), One Wire allowing the user to not only send video and audio from the media player to the display, but all control and configuration commands as well, all via one single HDMI cable (both 55” models), and all five new models have full HD panels for crystal clear images and video, as well as a wide viewing angle and offer central configuration via RS232, ensuring simple control and configuration of all displays within the network.
Advantech’s OPS Compliant Industrial Digital Signage Media Player
Advantech announced the launch of the ARK-DS220 OPS compliant digital signage media player in late 2011. The system is powered by an Intel Atom D525 dual-core processor (fan-based) and Intel Atom N455 single-core processor (fanless) with integrated NVIDIA GT218 (ION2) graphic module for Full HD playback. Compliant with the OPS, its slot-in module design effectively lowers deployment and field maintenance costs to simplify device installation, usage, maintenance and upgrades. Its industrial grade capability allows a wide range of applications where reliability is key.
The ARK-DS220 is compliant with the Philips E-series displays that come equipped with an OPS slot.
Joint Promotion, Special Offer only Available at ISE 2012
Philips Public Signage and Advantech Europe will be joining forces in promoting the combination of the best of OPS compliant displays and media players. The sales promotion will give users the opportunity to be acquainted with OPS at a reduced price, and be able to deploy systems faster and with lower cost for implementation and after service. The promotion will be available during ISE 2012, please contact order.amsterdam [at] mmd-p.com or iservices.eu [at] advantech.eu for more information.
About MMD / Philips Public Signage
MMD is a wholly owned company of TPV established in 2009 through a brand license agreement with Philips. MMD exclusively markets and sells Philips branded Philips Public Signage displays worldwide. By combining the Philips brand promise with TPV’s manufacturing expertise in displays, MMD uses a fast and focused approach to bringing innovative products to market. Headquartered in Shanghai, MMD operates internationally with its Asia Pacific regional office located in Singapore, a North American headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia as well as a European headquarters in Amsterdam. Through its network of local sales agents MMD works with a comprehensive range of expert system integrators and resellers. The company’s design and development centers are located in Taiwan and Amsterdam.
Philips Public Signage booth at ISE: 10N141/10N135
About Advantech
Founded in 1983, Advantech is a leader in providing trusted, innovative products, services, and solutions. Advantech offers comprehensive system integration, hardware, software, customer-centric design services, embedded systems, automation products and global logistics support. Advantech Digital Signage Solutions deliver industrial-grade reliability; ideal for mission-critical digital signage deployment where 24x7x365 availability is the key. Our mission is to enable an intelligent planet with solutions that empower the development of smarter working and living. (Corporate Website: www.advantech.eu).
Advantech booth at ISE: 10S130
Media Contact:
Advantech Europe B.V.
Pauline Huang
+31 (0) 40 267 70 84
Pauline.Huang [at] advantech.eu
Source: Advantech Europe
